Opp

Opp (noun / US Slang)

(Also heard as: Opps, Opp pack, Opp block)

Definition:

An opp is an enemy or rival, short for “opposition”. It can mean a real enemy in street culture or, more casually online, someone you simply dislike or compete with.

Where Opp Comes From:

It comes from Chicago drill and hip-hop in the 2010s, where “opps” meant rival gang members. It spread through music and social media and now often means a rival or someone you do not get on with.

How People Actually Use Opp:

Used in music about real rivals, and jokingly in everyday talk: “she’s my opp in the group chat”. Online it can mean any person you are against.

Is Opp Rude?

In its original sense it refers to violent rivalry and can be serious. As a joke it is mild, but be careful about context.

Examples in the Wild:

• “Watch out for the opps.”Meaning: Be careful of the enemy.
• “That’s my opp in the game.”Meaning: That is my rival.
• “Stop talking to my opps.”Meaning: Do not speak to people I do not like.

Similar Slang:

Beef, Hater, Snitch, Troll

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